apprehension
/ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #6423 in the learning path
忧虑；担心
Definitions
n. Worry that something unpleasant may happen.
忧虑；担心
n. The act of catching and arresting someone suspected of a crime.
逮捕；拘捕
Example
She felt some apprehension before her first driving lesson.
上第一节驾驶课之前，她有些忐忑。
Public apprehension about new technologies may decrease when governments explain potential risks and introduce clear safety standards.
当政府解释潜在风险并制定明确的安全标准时，公众对新技术的忧虑可能会减轻。
Collocations
- apprehension about
- a sense of apprehension
- with apprehension
Word family
- apprehensive (adj.)
- apprehensively (adv.)
- apprehend (v.)
Synonyms
- anxiety
- unease
Antonyms
- confidence
Usage tip
常指对未来的担忧，常接about；逮捕义较正式。
FAQ
- What does apprehension mean?
- Worry that something unpleasant may happen. The act of catching and arresting someone suspected of a crime.
- How is apprehension pronounced?
- UK /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/, US /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
